Procession route for Kings cortege announced

Preparations are underway for a ceremonial procession bringing King Richard III’s mortal remains to their final resting place in the heart of Leicester.

The remains are due to be taken from the University to the place of his death at Bosworth Field and then on to Leicester Cathedral for his reinterment next month, stopping along the way in places both in the city and the county which would have played a role in his life and death.

As part of that, thousands of residents and businesses along the route are being informed of how the spectacular commemorations will unfold and what arrangements are being made for the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Organisers are expecting huge public interest in the procession, meaning a series of rolling road closures and special arrangements to ensure an unobstructed route through the city.

A number of events and services are taking place from March 21 to March 29 across the city as part of the reinterment, which will also have implications for traffic, travel and those living and working in the city centre.

On Thursday, March 26, King Richard III will be reinterred in Leicester Cathedral in a spectacular ceremony attended by guests and media from across the world.

Finally, on Friday, March 27, the sealed tomb will be revealed to the public for the first time – an event also expected to lead to a huge number of visitors to the city.

• Details of the route can be found in a press release issued by Leicester City Council's press office
• See here for more information about travel and traffic arrangements on Sunday 22 and Thursday 26 March
• See here for full details of all the events taking place throughout the city and county as part of the reinterment process